JoeyPinkney.com 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... James Scott, author of Buffalo City Czar

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About "Buffalo City Czar":

“Buffalo City Czar” is a crime novel. It details the story of a fictitious New York crime family syndicate in Buffalo City (and Cleveland, Ohio) headed by Cesare, who became synonymous with the Black Syndicate Organization. The novel covers the late nineties and also provides the back story of Cesare from early childhood to adulthood.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Buffalo City Czar”?

James Scott: I was inspired to write “Buffalo City Czar” after spending eight years in prison. As a product of my environment, I truly believed that my criminal life was how life was supposed to be. I was wrong.


JP: What sets “Buffalo City Czar” apart from other books in the same genre?

JS: What I believe sets my book apart from the rest is its real-life, everyday events. “Buffalo City Czar” has things in it that happen not only in the black communities, but all communities. (read more)

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that led to “Buffalo City Czar” getting out to the public?

JS: The keys to my success are my determination and hard work, being open to criticism, willing to listen and make drastic changes in my style of writing. (read more)

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take you to start and finish “Buffalo City Czar”?

 JS: ”Buffalo City Czar” took me six month to write and six years to perfect. This is mainly because I was in the beginning stages of my writing craft and did not put forth a %100 effort at the time. (read more)

JP: What’s next for James Scott?

JS: Over the period of my eight-year prison sentence, I have written several books. I hope to see them published within the next three years. (read more)

This interview was originally posted on JoeyPinkney.com on May 22, 2013.